Parent
January 2022
My two daughters attend RJS having moved recently from another primary school. Thanks to the family atmosphere apparent in RJS, they were warmly welcomed by both students and teachers alike. As a parent, I have noticed such a positive change in my daughters and attribute this to the fact that RJS values a holistic education. In tandem with traditional academic teaching, the arts are highly valued. Furthermore, there appears to be a strong emphasis on teamwork and oral presentation of work and I have noticed my daughters’ confidence improving as a result. Friendships are encouraged and fostered and children are valued for who they are, allowing their personalities to shine. My older daughter thanks me every day for moving her to RJS. I asked her what the main difference between RJS and her previous mainstream primary school is. She replied, “the teachers treat us like mature human beings and respect us as individuals here”. She noted that pupils in the older classes of RJS are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, and it is clear that by 6th class the pupils are well-rounded and thoroughly prepared for second level education.